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related to synapses, which are the connections between neurons where nerve signals are transmitted
- Synaptic transmission is the process by which nerve impulses are passed from one neuron to another.
- The synaptic cleft is the small gap between adjacent neurons across which neurotransmitters are released.
- Synaptic plasticity refers to the ability of synapses to change and strengthen or weaken over time.
- Drugs that affect synaptic transmission can alter brain function and behavior.
- Synaptic transmission is a key mechanism underlying learning and memory processes in the brain.